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Organization profile
Åbo Akademi University is the only university in Finland that has been specifically established to serve the needs of a minority group, that is, the Swedish speaking language minority. Subsequently, this purpose has been laid down in legislation. A research profile focusing on minorities is thus both natural and unique at a national level.
The Swedish-speaking minority in Finland has traditionally formed the core of our expertise in minorities. However, current Åbo Akademi University research on minorities builds on a broad understanding of minority research and its focus extends to minorities on a global level and encompasses both old and new minorities (migrants and refugees) as well as the processes of minoritization and resistance they engender. Four thematic areas form our research strengths and topics: Equal rights, discrimination and democracy; Minority identities and culture; Minoritization processes and minority positions in history; Culturally and linguistically responsive teacher education.
Our minority profile strives to explore the concept of a minority and minority positions from the novel angle as generating new narratives of inclusion and belonging. This multidimensional approach and focus as regards minority issues makes the ÅAU minority profile stand out in relation to other universities in Finland, and indeed internationally. It creates multiple possibilities for collaboration, and for making important contributions to exposing and challenging mechanisms and policies of marginalization and exclusion in society.
The minority research profile aims at developing the Åbo Akademi University into a world-leading centre for minority studies and research through cutting-edge research, teaching, and active societal engagement.
For more information about the profiling area, including upcoming events, also visit our webpages: https://www.abo.fi/en/minority-research/ .
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Profiles
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Hanna Acke
- Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Languages - University Teacher
- Minority Research
Person: Academic
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Emmanuel Acquah
- Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, FPV Common - Associate Professor (tenure track)
- Minority Research
Person
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Jonas Ahlskog
- Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, FHPT Common - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Minority Research
- Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology, Culture, History and Philosophy
Person: Academic
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ROVU: The Many Faces of Special Protection: Unpacking the Roles of Vulnerability in Human Rights and Criminal Law
Pirjatanniemi, E., Grans, L., Heikkilä, M. & Mustaniemi-Laakso, M.
01/09/21 → 31/08/25
Project: Academy of Finland/Other Research Councils
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Tandem på spel – språköverskridande distanspedagogik
Hansell, K., Pörn, M., Ståhl, M., Bäck, S. & Rusk, F.
01/08/21 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Human Rights Cities: A Framework for Localizing Human Rights
Pirjatanniemi, E., Grans, L. & Vainio, K.
01/08/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Publications
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Approaching Religion Vol. 12 nr. 1 2022: Polin Issue: Religion and Cultural Change
Illman, R. (ed.), Laato, A. M. (ed.) & Opas, M. (ed.), 1 Mar 2022, Turku: Donner Institute for Research in Religious and Cultural History. (Approaching Religion; vol. 12, no. 1)Research output: Book/Journal/Report › Edited Book/Edited Journal › Scientific › peer-review
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A study of the role of economic, social and political resources for subjective caregiver burden among older spousal caregivers in two Nordic regions
Åkerman, S., Nyqvist, F. & Nygård, M., Jun 2022, (Submitted) In: Journal of Ageing and Longevity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Scientific › peer-review
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Asylum claims based on sexual orientation: a review of psycho-legal issues in credibility assessments
Selim, H., Antfolk, J., Pirjatanniemi, E. & Korkman, J., 25 Feb 2022, In: Psychology, Crime and Law. 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Insider and Outsider: Levels of Involvement in Fieldwork among Religious Minorities
Ruth Illman (Speaker) & Mercédesz Czimbalmos (Speaker)
19 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Gaudeamus (Publisher)
Ruth Illman (Reviewer)
31 May 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Minhag Finland: judisk vardag i Finland idag
Ruth Illman (Speaker)
6 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Public or invited talk
Courses
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FR00CC30 Special Protection in Human Rights Law, 5 sp
Mikaela Heikkilä, Maija Mustaniemi-Laakso & Magdalena Kmak 18/01/21 → 15/02/21
Course
Press / Media
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Vähemmistökokemuksen kehollisuus
Laura Hellsten, Leonardo Da Costa Custodio & Marjan Raar
23/05/21 → 02/06/21
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
Impacts
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Utlåtande till riksdagens lagutskott, ärende U 14/2022 rd
Elina Pirjatanniemi (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impacts